Six months after the tragic events of September 11, President Bush said Monday that the nation, much like Ground Zero itself, can only be healed by time. “Six months separate us from September the 11th. Yet, for the families of the lost, each day brings new pain; each day requires new courage,” ...
Approximately 40 percent of children in the United States are not reading at the appropriate level by the end of third grade. This statistic is even higher in the city of Memphis. Hopefully, through the efforts of Alayne Shoenfeld and Volunteer Memphis, more kids in Memphis will see the importance of ...
For most college students, Feb. 26, 1829, is an important date, but most of them couldn’t tell you why. It’s the birthday of Levi Strauss, father of the blue jeans. His legacy of jean-dom lives on in the hearts— and on the legs — of millions of people. Levi Strauss moved from his New York home ...
Almost everyone has heard the command, “Turn that music off and do your homework!” But could listening to music actually help students do their homework? According to the online publication MuSICA, the Music and Science Information Computer Archive, Frances H. Rauscher and some colleagues at the ...
After the daughter of Florida governor Jeb Bush was arrested trying to obtain the drug Xanax illegally, the drug has become a hot topic for debate. Noelle Bush, 24, was arrested last week for posing as a doctor in order to obtain a prescription for Xanax in Tallahassee, Fla. According to Robyn, a U ...
University of Memphis students should think twice before making or using a fake ID in the state of Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Alcohol and Beverage Commission, or TABC, for those over the age of 18 but under the age of 21, showing false identification with the intent to buy alcohol is a Class ...
Sick of sitting in those long, boring lectures? Sick of having to get up early to go take quizzes? Having a hard time getting a class to fit into your schedule? The University of Memphis is now offering online classes for interested students. The students communicate with their professors via e-mail, ...
Got osteoporosis? It is a question that swimmers have to answer more than other people in general, and other athletes in particular. An active lifestyle is essential to healthy bone development. A regimen of weight-bearing exercises such as jogging and weight training develops strong bones. However, ...
